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Membrane Systems

The Nuvair Nitrox System uses semi permeable membranes to produce O2 rich air (Nitrox). The Nitrox at up to 40% O2 can then be compressed with an oil lubricated high-pressure compressor into scuba bottles or storage tanks for later use or with a low-pressure compressor for immediate delivery to divers.
The NUVAIR membrane system is up to 20% more efficient and easier to use than other systems on the market when producing 40% O2 and can produce almost double the volume of the old Nuvair system at 32% O2. This can mean saving $$ on the low pressure compressor and membrane as a smaller size may handle the same job. The system requires an air source to supply air to the membrane for separation. This air source (supply air) can be from high-pressure storage tanks or from a low-pressure compressor. First, the supply air pressure must be reduced to 80-300 PSI for use in the membrane. A regulator is used to adjust the input pressure and volume of Nitrox to be made. After the regulator the air travels through filtration to ensure a proper air quality that will not damage or plug the membrane fibers. After the filtration the air is heated to a stable temperature that is constant and optimal for the membrane permeation. This temperature is about 110 degrees F. After the heater the air enters the membrane. The membrane is made up of thousands of hollow fibers. Oxygen permeates faster than nitrogen through these fibers. At the nitrogen outlet there is a fixed orifice that will allow the right amount of nitrogen to escape at maximum output to produce about 44% O2 at the permeate outlet (O2 rich gas). The permeate exits the membrane into a static mixing tube that allows ambient air to mix with permeate. The gas mixture is then analyzed with an inline sensor before delivery to the compressor for compression. As the operator increases the input pressure on the regulator, the volume of Nitrox produced is increased as well as the O2% of the total gas mix. Decreasing input pressure will lower the Nitrox O2% mix.

After using your Nitrox system you will notice that different O2 percentages match certain input pressures. These input pressures will be repeatable. Simply said, if today your compressor pumps 36% O2 when the input pressure to the membrane system is at 126 PSI. The next time you want to produce 36% O2, just adjust the pressure to 126 PSI.

Unit shown is for illustration purposes only.

SIMPLE

Complete "Turnkey" operation

Adjust the regulated input to supply the desired O2%

Only 1-hour operator training required

2 Hour average installation

No compressor modifications

SAFE

O2 levels of up to 40%

Treat like air

RELIABLE

Mix accurate to one tenth of 1%

Uses 220V at 10 Amps

Up to 20 year life

Limited 3 year warranty

COST EFFECTIVE

No oxygen required

High volume output means no waiting for fills

Easy maintenance (1 inexpensive filter change each quarter)

Operates on Grade D or E Air

Use your existing oil lubricated compressor*

No hidden costs

*Some compressors may not be suitable for Nitrox use.

VERSATILE

No O2 cleaning of tanks or equipment

No blending courses required

No oxygen tank rentals

No Expensive Blending Panels

No worries about the Fire Inspector shutting you down

O2 BLENDING COMPARISON

No O2 cleaning of tanks or equipment

No blending courses required

No oxygen tank rentals

No Expensive Blending Panels

No worries about the Fire Inspector shutting you down

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Nuvair has been manufacturing low and high pressure breathing air systems for the working diver for over 30 years. In recent years Nuvair has expanded beyond diving into the Fire & Safety, Industrial and Paintball compressor markets as well.